We all have that one friend, the one who insists on mixing expensive, high-end bourbon with Coke. As purists it’s hard not to get offended by such behavior. Just think of all the years a premium whiskey has to wait – patiently cradled in American oak. All those skilled hands that lovingly craft and […]

Only two things make whiskey better: More of it, or chasing it with beer. A whiskey, beer back, is hardly the highlight of creative bar-tending. But as many of us know, not every beer-and-booze pairing works. Finding a perfect pairing takes a little thought. You have to be careful not to overpower the flavors in any […]

As far as coffee cocktails go, you’ve got your Irish coffee and your Spanish coffee, even Mexican Coffee. The world of alcoholic coffee drinks gets overshadowed by these international mainstays. Good old Kentucky bourbon often gets overlooked as an ideal ingredient. Bourbon offers big vanilla and caramel flavors, some brands even provide hints of cinnamon and spice, making […]

The Multnomah Whiskey Library in Portland, Oregon features an obsessively curated archive of spirits, tableside whiskey service, and a full curriculum of booze education. Time to dig out your old library card and do some drinking. With 1,500 bottles of liquor, the Multnomah Whiskey Library is a whiskey lover’s paradise. It’s a 2,200 square foot clubhouse with 25-foot high ceilings, […]

Tailgating just got all transcendental. Think big this year for the Super Bowl. How you can really make an impression at the tailgate party? Think no more – The Bulleit Whiskey Woody Tailgate Trailer is your answer. You’ll definitely hear the crowd roar when you pull up towing this nifty offering from Neiman Marcus. Its retro woody styling […]

Crown Royal Maple Finished as a Toddy The Hot Toddy is a very old drink and its origins are hard to confirm; possibly even unknowable. But the most accepted story goes that the drink was created in the 1700’s in Scotland as a socially appropriate way for women to enjoy whisky. Because Scotch, with its […]

Hammerstone’s Blackberry Mint Julep A delicious cocktail is the perfect way to stay cool and refreshed when the weather starts to warm up. This recipe for our Blackberry Mint Julep is perfect for your next cocktail party or summer soiree. But we highly suggest you whip up a couple of these unique Kentucky Derby cocktails […]

Irish Car Bomb Jello Shots If you’re like us, you’re into do-it-yourself science projects, especially the ones which allow you to take your favorite liquors and turn them into one awesome semi-solid cocktail. This recipe combines Guinness, Jameson and Bailey’s with a little gelatin. The result? The best jello shot you’ll ever have. These beautifully nebulous babies […]

Strawberry Moonshine Mint Julep Winter is on it’s way out and balmy weather is in the forecast. That means it’s time to start planning the drink menu for the warmer days that lie ahead. When we think warm-weather drinks, we think mint juleps. The mint julep, one of the first mixed drinks, was popularized on 18th-century […]

The Paddy Cocktail St. Paddy’s Day is right around the corner. It’s time to start planning. You need a strategy. The goal here is to pay homage to a rich culture through one of it’s time-honored traditions, which is drinking. But, you need to accomplish this task with the decorum and class of a grown adult. […]